Did you know many of your gut bacteria break down histamine? But here's the catch - certain probiotic strains are histamine-producing, while other strains are histamine-degrading which should improve your symptoms. If you have too much of the histamine-producing kind and not enough of the other, then you're in trouble. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-112-histamines-and-fermented-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/h...
Feb 18, 2020•25 min•Ep. 112
Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red patches on different locations of the body and affects over 30 million people. Scientists are finding that infants with low intestinal microbial diversity during the first month of life are associated with atopic eczema. Check out how people are finding relief from eczema by fixing their guts first. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-111-eczema-and-probiotic-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.c...
Feb 11, 2020•22 min•Ep. 111
Ginger is one of the things I reach for when I’m in pain or a family member is in pain. I reach for this food-like medicine regularly, and I’m quite serious when I say this. I use it for many things and use it in many ways. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-110-6-ginger-sodas-that-can-do-amazing-things/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/6-ginger-sodas-that-can-do-amazing-things/...
Feb 04, 2020•20 min•Ep. 110
If you are looking for an easy cultured veggie that your family will love, that can help you stay healthy and even fight colds and the flu, then you have to try Jicama if You're Sicka-ma. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-109-the-cultured-veggie-that-helped-me-overcome-the-flu/ I have a video for this podcast so check out the link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/jicama-if-youre-sicka-ma-video/...
Jan 28, 2020•18 min•Ep. 109
Cheese is loaded with Vitamin K2 which has been referred to as the X factor. Vitamin K2 has huge health benefits that may really surprise you. Learn how to make special cheeses and discover why they contain the X-factor vitamin. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-108-the-x-factor-in-cheese/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-x-factor-vitamin-in-cheese/...
Dec 17, 2019•25 min•Ep. 108
Fibromyalgia is one of the fastest-growing disabling conditions. It affects 2-4 percent of the population, mostly women, and has no known cure. But now, Fibromyalgia has been linked to gut bacteria for the first time. Listen and learn how people are fixing their guts and finding relief from this chronic condition. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-107-fibromyalgia-and-fermented-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fibromyalgia-and-fermented...
Dec 10, 2019•30 min•Ep. 107
Much is being said about how bad bread is for you, but for generations, it has sustained many. This led me to discover that it was never the bread, but rather what we have done to the bread that is causing harm to so many individuals. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-106-two-women-who-convinced-me-to-make-my-own-bread/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/two-women-who-convinced-me-to-make-my-own-bread/...
Nov 26, 2019•25 min•Ep. 106
I love, love pumpkin. It has many wonderfully healthy qualities and a creamy consistency that makes it a wonderful treat. I use pumpkin in multiple ways, but some of my favorites recipes are ones I make with kefir. Fermenting pumpkin is a way to enhance all the nutrients and add probiotics, too. Check out all the recipes and health facts about why you should be adding more pumpkin to your diet. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-105-nine-recipes-and-reasons-to-eat-cul...
Nov 19, 2019•21 min
It's been quite a journey for me trying to find the right sweeteners for my family and me. It was always really important to me to find ones that wouldn't spike my blood sugar but also wouldn't harm my gut flora. Check out my favorite sweeteners, you might be surprised by what you learn! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-104-which-are-the-best-sweeteners/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/which-are-the-best-sweeteners/ https://www.culturedfoodl...
Nov 12, 2019•22 min•Ep. 104
One of the first friends I ever told about cultured foods had a little boy with asthma. Making and drinking a kefir smoothie every day allowed him to get off his asthma inhaler and live a normal life. I was quite surprised and thrilled that it worked so rapidly and since that time research has caught up with the connection between the microbes in our gut and asthma. Tune in to listen and learn more! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-103-asthma-and-fermented-foods/ Ch...
Nov 05, 2019•23 min•Ep. 103
One of my favorite things that cultured foods do is to boost your immune system. Your gut is responsible for 80 percent of your immune system. The more good bacteria you have, the better your immune system is. Find out how to stay healthy during cold and flu season and keep your immune system strong! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-102-the-real-reason-your-immune-system-needs-cultured-foods/ Check out these articles: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-real-reason...
Oct 29, 2019•22 min•Ep. 102
We all harbor trillions of diverse groups of microbes that live on us and inside of us. There are microbes that are “permanent residents” and also microbe “tourists” that only stay for a short time. If the population of good bacteria isn’t large enough, then an imbalance can occur. Listen to learn how you can help your immune system stay strong with good bacteria. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-101-probiotics-viruses-and-your-immune-system/ Check out these article...
Oct 22, 2019•22 min•Ep. 101
Our bodies require a host of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live on and inside our bodies. Most people don't like to think about bacteria and fungi but they are well acquainted with you! This microbiome is comprised of over 100 trillion microbes plus their genes, and it governs much of our lives. Tune in to learn how it keeps you young too! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-100-will-bacteria-keep-you-young/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/...
Oct 15, 2019•24 min•Ep. 100
I have met hundreds of people who are now on gluten-free diets. My daughter used to be one of them. Gluten pain can make life difficult. How can this grain that has been around since time began suddenly wreak such havoc on so many individuals? I was never one to do something without understanding the reasoning behind it. Listen to learn what I discovered. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-99-gluten-pain-the-best-teacher/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfo...
Oct 08, 2019•24 min•Ep. 99
Is kombucha good for you? Is it alcoholic? I've been drinking kombucha for almost two decades. During year two, I stopped drinking it for three months because I read an article online from someone supposedly in the know who thought it was bad for you. Tune in to find out what I discovered. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-98-is-kombucha-good-for-you/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-kombucha-good-for-you/...
Oct 01, 2019•30 min•Ep. 98
I love my microbes and all they do for me. I used to think that my liver was mostly responsible for filtering and removing compounds from within my body but my gut bacteria do 50% of the job. Listen and learn how to help your body and live a healthier life. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-97-the-many-ways-cultured-foods-detoxify-our-bodies/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-many-ways-cultured-foods-detoxify-your-body/...
Sep 24, 2019•24 min•Ep. 97
Fermented Garlic is a MUST-have for your refrigerator! It's a wonderful medicine-like food and making it a part of your diet can work wonders for many health concerns. Learn 19 ways you can use fermented garlic and stay healthy! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-96-19-ways-to-eat-fermented-garlic/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/19-ways-to-use-fermented-garlic/...
Sep 17, 2019•23 min•Ep. 96
I have seen many people benefit from kefir, and this includes non-dairy kefir. So many people need a dairy-free version, so we created just about every kind of non-dairy kefir we could think of. We have 16 in all and I want to tell you which ones I like the best and how to make it thick like yogurt! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-95-dairy-free-kefir/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/ References I ...
Sep 10, 2019•27 min•Ep. 95
Having plenty of digestive enzymes is one of the keys to optimal health. Learn how to give your body what you need to absorb and break down your food into micro- and macro-nutrients that can then be absorbed and used by your body. Listen to today's podcast to learn how. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-94-enzymes-and-your-gut/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/enzymes-and-your-gut/...
Aug 27, 2019•23 min•Ep. 94
We all know that food choice can drastically impact health symptoms. Changing your diet and reducing symptoms is really important, but avoiding a lot of foods that cause symptoms only temporarily removes the problem. There is more you can do but you need to understand what's happening and how to fix it. Check out today's podcast for more info. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-93-the-fodmap-diet-for-sibo-ibs-and-probiotic-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.cu...
Aug 20, 2019•32 min•Ep. 93
If you love cheese, then you really need to learn to make kefir cheese. It's crazy easy, filled with probiotics, and you can use it in a million different ways. Let me show you how easy, fun and life-changing it can be. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-92-let-this-be-the-year-you-start-making-kefir-cheese/ References I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/kefir/how-to-make-kefir-cheese-and-whey/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/43-ways-to-use-k...
Aug 13, 2019•27 min•Ep. 92
Americans use to spent 17.5 percent of their income on food and 5.2 percent of national income on health care. Since then, those numbers have flipped. Spending on food has fallen to 9.9 percent, while spending on healthcare has climbed to 16 percent of national income. What has changed and what can we do? Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-91-food-care-is-health-care/...
Aug 06, 2019•23 min•Ep. 91
You don't need to add tons of cultured foods to your diet to see benefits, and I am going to show you how easy it is. It might surprise you that small amounts can make a big difference. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-90-how-many-cultured-foods-should-you-eat-in-a-day/ References I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipes/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-drink-coconut-water-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cu...
Jul 16, 2019•32 min•Ep. 90
Low-carb and Keto diets are very popular right now. I think we're all different, and what works for one doesn't always work for another. This is why I love cultured foods. They fit into any diet, but you need to know a couple of things to do it right. Check out the podcast to learn how. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-89-low-carb-cultured-foods/ References I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-account/downloads/...
Jul 09, 2019•30 min•Ep. 89
When you and I find the courage and strength to be better in any regard, we help everyone around us. This goes for every area of our lives and even what we eat. You have trillions of hitchhikers that live in and on you, and they play a huge role in keeping you healthy. Your home, too, is covered in your bacteria, and every room is teeming with your unique bacterial signature. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-88-microbes-that-change-your-home-in-24-hours/...
Jul 02, 2019•25 min•Ep. 88
We have two guests on today's podcast, Kristen and Christopher Shockey. They'll be talking about their new book, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments. Learn the many health benefits and history of these superfoods, and why you should have them in your diet. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-87-learn-more-about-miso-tempeh-and-natto/
Jun 25, 2019•42 min•Ep. 87
When people say they have indigestion, heartburn, or acid stomach, often these can come from having low stomach acid. There is a surprising remedy for this. Symptoms are warning signs from the body and heeding their calls can change everything. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-86-got-an-acidic-stomach-the-surprising-remedy/
Jun 18, 2019•29 min•Ep. 86
Your cultures (kefir, kombucha, sourdough, and water kefir) are all living organisms and need to be cared for just like a pet. I love them like family and have found ways to take care of them when I go on vacation. I can teach you how to keep them thriving and healthy even when you're gone. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-85-what-to-do-with-your-cultures-while-youre-on-vacation/...
Jun 11, 2019•29 min•Ep. 85
Coconut water is one of my favorite drinks! It is fast, super easy to make, and wow is it good for you. Listen and check out the many health benefits and why drinking this can help with anxiety, kidney stones, blood pressure, and more. It's bubbly, tangy, and delicious! The post Episode 84: The Many Reasons I Drink Coconut Water Kefir appeared first on Cultured Food Life ....
Jun 04, 2019•27 min•Ep. 84
Sauerkraut is an incredible food. I teach people to make it at all my classes. I received letters and posts from people who are undergoing chemo and finding help with kraut and other cultured foods. Check out the new research on sauerkraut and cancer! The post Episode 83: Fermented Sauerkraut and Breast Cancer appeared first on Cultured Food Life ....
May 21, 2019•21 min•Ep. 83
